NHS Health Check
On 1 October 2021, responsibility for the NHS Health Check programme was transferred from Public Health England (PHE) to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), located within the Department of Health and Social Care.
The documents linked on this page remain current as guidance for the NHS Health Check programme, even if published using PHE templates and branding prior to October 2021.
Best Practice Guidance
NHS Health Check best practice guidance - October 2019 (updated March 2020)
Top tips for increasing the uptake of NHS Health Checks - August 2016
NHS Health Check programme review
Preventing illness and improving health for all: a review of the NHS Health Check programme and recommendations - December 2021
Programme Standards
NHS Health Check programme standards - July 2020
QRISK®3 Explained
NHS Health Checks: QRISK®3 Explained – August 2021
Health Equity Audit
NHS Health Check Health Equity Audit Guidance - January 2017
Evaluation
NHS Health Check: stocktake and action plan - January 2018
NHS Health Check priorities for research - February 2015
Competency Framework
NHS Health Check competency framework - July 2020
NHS Health Check learner and assessor workbook - July 2020
Data
NHS Health Check Single Data List Returns Guide - Oct 13 Refresh - Oct 2013
NHS Health Check IG and data flows pack - Oct 2016*
*Please note this guidance was developed before GDPR guidance and is due to be reviewed
Regulations
Making Every Contact Count
Making Every Contact Count (MECC): practical resources - Jan 2016
Physical Health Checks in Prisons
Physical Health Checks in Prisons Standards: A framework for quality improvement August 2017
Physical Health Checks in Prisons: Programme Guidance August 2017
Physical Health Checks in Prisons sample recording template: HMP Manchester Template for SystmOne September 2017
Cardiovascular disease
Public Health England cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, 2018 to 2019
Public Health England cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, 2018 to 2019 - November 2018
Public Health England Return on investment
Public Health England Return on investment tool - October 2018
Page reviewed: 24/10/2022